CAMEL Debut Album

Original released on LP MCA MUPS 473

(UK, February 1973)

One of the Canterbury scene's most underrated albums and certainly Camel's most underrated. Along with "Mirage" (which is rightly considered to be a classic), this is the most typically Canterbury sounding album of Camel's career (actually sounds even more like a Canterbury album than "Mirage") and yet, though the playing is impressive and the material is strong, this album has always pretty much been ignored, even by big Camel fans. Which is a shame, because there's some great stuff here. "Mystic Queen" is one of their loveliest numbers (almost approaching "White Rider" levels of majestic beauty) and "Never Let Go" is another great tune in a similarly emotional vein, while "Arubaluba" and "Six Ate" are dizzy complex instrumental workouts. Just give a listen to it and judge for yourself.